Sample Training Templates

Networking Nights Programs (submitted by the Foundation Center's Cleveland office) This program features 3 highly interactive components including free networking, "speed-geeking" rounds, and group Q and A. It allows the host to invite up to 4 local experts to discuss on a single topic.

Meet The Grantmakers Programs (submitted by the Foundation Center) Meet the Grantmakers is a program designed to bring local grantmakers together with members of the nonprofit community to discuss funding priorities and local issues.

Munch and Mingle For Nonprofits [Networking Brown Bag Lunch] (submitted by Las Vegas Clark County Library District) Clark County Library's Munch & Mingle networking brown bag lunches started in 2009 after several workshop participants expressed interest in further in-depth answers to questions beyond the time allotted in the classroom setting.

Nonprofit Mixers (submitted by the Solano Community Foundation, Fairfield, CA)Solano Community Foundation hold a social networking "mixer" event in each fall to recognize donors, grantees, fundholders, and board members. Based on the evaluations and input they receive, the topics and day/time schedule is modified each year to meet the needs of their community.